Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Adams-; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Job summary

Adams- is seeking an Associate Attorney in Kansas City, MO for plaintiff personal injury. The role emphasizes strategic case development, client advocacy, and close collaboration with an experienced legal team.

Ideal candidates will have Missouri or Kansas bar admission (both preferred), 3–5+ years of experience, and strong skills in client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution. Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred).
• 3-5+ years of legal experience.
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative.
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategies.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers.
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients.
• Review medical records and supporting documentation.
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants.
• Oversee settlement and lien resolution processes.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.

Education

Bar admission (Missouri or Kansas)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury (JN -102026-432926) Kansas City, Missouri

Salary: USD100000 - USD140000 per year

A growing Kansas City plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys developing case strategy, solving problems, and advocating for injured clients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

Qualifications:

• Active Missouri and/or Kansas bar license (both preferred)
• 3-5+ years of legal experience
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling client communications, insurance negotiations, and claim resolution
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Ability to work empathetically with clients and collaboratively with team members

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategies
• Negotiate with insurance carriers
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients
• Review medical records and supporting documentation
• Supervise paralegals and legal assistants
• Oversee settlement and lien resolution processes
• Manage cases from intake through resolution
• Celebrate successful outcomes for clientsCompetitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility
• Strong work-life balance and positive firm culture

Location: Kansas City, Missouri (primarily in-office)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking a more strategic, client-focused personal injury practice where quality of representation is valued over volume.